Travelling between Anantara Veli, Dhigu and Naladhu
Travelling between Anantara Veli, Dhigu and Naladhu
Anantara owns three resorts in the South Malé Atoll, Anatara Dhigu, Anantara Veli and Naladhu. By taking advantage of the proximity and complimentary transfers, guests can fully immerse themselves in the luxurious experiences offered by Anantara's trio of resorts in the South Malé Atoll.
Anantara Island Maps
1. Anantara Dhigu - Family
Anantara Dhigu is a family-friendly island resort, perfect for guests of all ages. It features a dedicated kids' club, ensuring that young ones have plenty of activities and entertainment throughout their stay. Adults staying at Dhigu are welcome to visit the adults-only Anantara Veli, enjoying its serene ambiance and diverse dining options. Additionally, children are welcome at some restaurants on Veli during designated times, allowing families to experience the culinary delights together. However, guests staying at Dhigu are not permitted to visit the exclusive Naladhu resort.
2. Anantara Veli - Adults-only
Anantara Veli is an adults-only island resort, providing a tranquil and sophisticated retreat for its guests. While the resort maintains an exclusive atmosphere, children are welcome at some of its restaurants during designated times, allowing families staying at nearby Anantara Dhigu to share dining experiences. Guests staying at Veli can enjoy the serene ambiance and luxurious amenities, but they are not permitted to visit the exclusive Naladhu Private Island.
3. Naladhu - Private Island
Naladhu Private Island is an exclusive retreat open to guests of all ages, offering a serene and luxurious environment for families and couples alike. Children staying at Naladhu can enjoy the engaging activities available at the kids' club on nearby Anantara Dhigu, ensuring they have a fun-filled holiday. Guests at Naladhu have the freedom to visit both Anantara Veli and Anantara Dhigu as much as they like, taking advantage of the diverse dining and recreational options available at these sister resorts. However, there are some restrictions for children visiting Veli to maintain its tranquil, adults-only atmosphere during specific times.
Inter-Island Transfers
Anantara Veli and Dhigu are seamlessly connected by a quick pontoon boat service that operates between Veli's Water Villas and Dhigu's Over Water Spa. The journey takes about two minutes, with the boat running continuously throughout the day to ensure easy access between the two islands.
Meanwhile, Anantara Veli and Naladhu Private Island are connected by a scenic walkway. Along this path, guests will discover the charming Thai restaurant, Baan Huraa, offering a delightful culinary experience amidst stunning surroundings.
For Naladhu guests wishing to visit Dhigu Island, a convenient pontoon service connects the two islands, providing easy and swift transportation between them.
Transfers from Malé (MLE)
Transfers from Malé to these three Anantara islands are conveniently arranged via two shared speedboats.
One speedboat is exclusively dedicated to transfers to Naladhu Private Island, ensuring guests only share the journey with fellow Naladhu visitors, providing a more private and luxurious transfer experience. With only 20 villas on the island, it may well be a private transfer.
The other speedboat services both Anantara Dhigu and Anantara Veli, offering a swift and comfortable ride for guests headed to these two islands. This efficient speedboat may not be as comfortable as the Naladhu boat but ensures a swift and seamless start to your holiday, whisking you away from Malé to your tropical retreat in no time.
The Nirvana Luxury Yacht for up to eight guests is also available for those visiting Naladhu, offering a luxurious and exclusive mode of transportation.
Travelling Around the Islands
At Anantara Veli and Anantara Dhigu, your villa host can arrange a buggy to transport you across the island, which is especially convenient if your accommodation is located near the far end of the water villa jetties. However, this service is not offered at Naladhu, as it is a much smaller island.
At Dhigu, each villa is provided with two adult bicycles, ideal for exploring the largest of the three islands. Additional bicycles for children can be easily obtained from the kids' club.
Dining Options
Guests staying at Naladhu Private Island can enjoy the diverse culinary experiences offered across all three islands, with access to eight distinct restaurants and bars. This allows them to indulge in a variety of gourmet dishes and unique dining settings.
Guests at Anantara Veli and adults staying on Dhigu have the privilege of enjoying all seven of the restaurants and bars available on Veli and Dhigu, ensuring a rich and varied dining experience.
Meanwhile, children staying at Anantara Dhigu can dine at all the restaurants and bars on both Veli and Dhigu, except for the adult-only Dhoni Bar. The restaurants on Anantara Veli have designated times when children are welcome, allowing families to enjoy meals together in a serene and accommodating environment.
Shared Facilities
While each resort maintains its unique atmosphere and offerings, guests can enjoy shared facilities, ensuring a varied and enriching experience throughout their stay.
Each island boasts its own swimming pool, spa treatment rooms, and fitness centre. Shared amenities include the Dhoni Kid's Club situated on Dhigu Island and the virtual golf studio on Veli Island. Additionally, both Veli and Dhigu offer access to diving and water sports facilities, as well as a library equipped with computers and internet access.
Activity Coordination
The resorts' concierge services, your villa hosts at Veli and Dhigu, or your private butler at Naladhu, can help coordinate activities and excursions across the three islands, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable holiday.